Effects and causes of ozone depletion
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- Q1What is the primary source of ozone-depleting substances in the atmosphere?Natural phenomena like volcanic eruptionsWildfires and deforestationHuman activities such as industrial processes and use of aerosol spraysOcean pollution from plastic waste30s
- Q2What are the harmful effects of ozone depletion on the environment?Enhanced plant growthDecreased greenhouse effectIncreased UV radiation reaching the Earth's surfaceReduced air pollution30s
- Q3What is the main cause of ozone depletion?Increase in greenhouse gasesRelease of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) into the atmosphereBurning fossil fuelsDeforestation30s
- Q4How does ozone depletion affect human health?Reduces the risk of respiratory diseasesIncreases the risk of skin cancerBoosts immune systemImproves cardiovascular health30s
- Q5What is the ozone layer responsible for?Absorbing and filtering harmful UV radiation from the sunCausing acid rainRegulating Earth's temperatureCreating oxygen for humans to breathe30s
- Q6What is the role of the ozone layer in protecting the Earth's ecosystems?Shielding against harmful UV radiationRegulating the carbon cyclePreventing natural disastersPromoting increased plant growth30s
- Q7How does ozone depletion impact agricultural productivity?Boosts overall agricultural outputReduces crop yields and affects plant growthIncreases soil fertility and crop qualityEnhances pest control methods30s
- Q8Which human activities contribute to ozone depletion?Industrial processes and use of certain refrigerantsPublic transportation systemsSwitching to renewable energy sourcesOrganic farming practices30s
- Q9What is the Montreal Protocol and why was it established?A plan to promote the use of fossil fuelsA treaty to increase deforestation in protected areasAn initiative to reduce air pollution in citiesAn international agreement to remove substances that deplete the ozone layer30s
- Q10What are the effects of increased UV radiation on marine ecosystems?Enhancement of fish populationsReduction of ocean acidificationDamage to coral reefs and phytoplankton populationsPromotion of coral reef growth30s
- Q11Which one of these is not affected by ultraviolet rays?animalsplantsthe sunhumans30s
- Q12In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?mesospherethermospherestratospheretroposphere30s
- Q13One molecule of ozone contains __________ atoms of oxygenonethreetwofour30s
- Q14Which of the following is not a part of the atmosphere?thermospheremesosphereexospherehydrosphere30s
- Q15One molecule of oxygen contains ____________ atoms of oxygen.twothreeonefour30s